Carlos V (chocolate bar) facts for kids
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Carlos V is a popular chocolate bar from Mexico. It has been made since the 1970s. In 2005, the company Nestlé started selling it in the United States too.
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About Carlos V Chocolate
Why the Name?
The chocolate bar is named after Carlos V, Holy Roman Emperor. He was a very important ruler in Europe a long time ago. He is sometimes called Carlos I in Spain because that was his title there. Carlos V is famous for bringing chocolate to the royal courts of Europe.
The King of Chocolates
This candy bar is well-known for its fun marketing slogan. In Spanish, it says "El Rey de los Chocolates," which means "The King of Chocolates." Nestlé, the company that makes it, also calls it "The 'king' of bars in Mexico."
History and Ingredients
Carlos V chocolate is very popular in Mexico. A Mexican chocolate company called La Azteca (The Aztec) first owned the brand from the 1970s until the 1990s. Then, Nestlé bought La Azteca.
The Carlos V candy bar is mostly made of delicious milk chocolate. It also contains powdered milk, which helps give it a smooth taste.
Where to Find Carlos V
You can find Carlos V chocolate bars in different sizes. They come in packs of 6, larger packs of 32, and big boxes with 96 bars.
This chocolate is mainly sold in Mexico. However, you can also find it in certain stores around the world. A website called Candy Blog even wrote about it in 2005, before it was widely available to everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos V (chocolate) para niños
